Ep 10. Up, Up And Away
- May 26, 2014
Fireman Sam Season 9 Episode 10, entitled "Up, Up And Away," follows the everyday lives of the firefighters of Pontypandy as they respond to emergency situations that arise in the small Welsh village. The episode primarily focuses on Norman Price, a rambunctious young boy who is always getting into trouble.
In "Up, Up And Away," Norman becomes obsessed with chasing the world record for the longest paper airplane flight. With the help of his friend Dilys Price, he spends hours designing and constructing the perfect paper airplane that will hopefully break the record. However, Norman's obsession with paper airplanes comes at a cost.
While testing his latest creation, Norman accidentally sets fire to a field. Panicking, he tries to put out the flames himself, but the fire quickly grows out of control. Luckily, Fireman Sam and his team are nearby and quickly respond to the call for help.
Meanwhile, Gareth Griffiths, the town's amateur astronomer, has set up his telescope to try and capture a rare glimpse of Saturn. However, the smoke from Norman's fire begins to obscure the view from Gareth's telescope, much to his frustration.
As Fireman Sam and his team work to extinguish the fire, Norman realizes that he has let his paper airplane obsession get the best of him and endangered both himself and others. With the help of his mother and Fireman Sam, Norman is able to learn an important lesson about the dangers of fires and the importance of putting safety first.
Overall, "Up, Up And Away" is a heartwarming episode that teaches important lessons about responsibility and safety. It highlights the bravery and heroism of the firefighters of Pontypandy, who work tirelessly to keep the town and its people safe.